The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on Hardin County Road 205 in Forest on Wednesday evening.
The Red Cross provided assistance to the family of five for their immediate needs, such as food, clothing and personal hygiene items.
“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter. “As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”
To provide assistance contact the Red Cross at 419-422-9322.
Six Bluffton musicians will perform with the Lima Area Youth Orchestra this weekend.
The performance is at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17, in the Lima Senior High School auditorium.
According to Rachael Lewis, Bluffton strings teacher, the following Bluffton students are in this year’s orchestra: • Violins: Ana Neufeld Weaver, Amanda Speicher • Viola: Lily Shadle • Cello: Alyssa Speicher, Grace Paquin • Bass: Lauren Speicher
Hannah Yost, a Bluffton High School junior, is the November BHS student of the month.
Hanna is in the marching band, concert band, jazz band, pep band, symphonic choir, chamber choir, show choir, Latin Cub, Math club and Drama club.
She attends St. John Mennonite Church where she is in the youth group and is also a member of multiple worship teams. She is also a member of the BHS National Honor Society and has received OMEA District III Honor for Jazz Band.
Note from Icon: Old Man Bluffton, retired and now world traveler, shows up in Bluffton briefly each December. If he’s in the mood, he allows the Icon to interview him.
Earlier this week the Icon met him in Twisted Whisk and he was in the mood – although the Icon bought the coffee. Here’s a paraphrase of our conversation.
Berch Carpenter, recently retiring member of the Bluffton Tree Commission, was recognized at the Dec. 11 Bluffton council meeting.
Mayor Judy Augsburger presented Carpenter with a plaque reading: "In grateful appreciation of your 10-plus years of service and dedication to the Bluffton Community Village Tree Commmission."
The mayor said that Nancy Benroth was recently appointed as Carpenter's replacement.
